Look at this light source- help

[widgetrich]

http://alzodigital.com/images/equipment/bracket_front_umbrella_ttl_porta_flash_nikon_250w. jpg
can anyone tell me about this light equipment and maybe post some photos..thanks janis

[RTMiller]

Hi Janis. Not quite sure what you are asking. But this light, above the camera, is a typical location for a fill light. A main light might be placed on either side of the subject. I don't know what type of bracket/stand that is but it looks like it is all one piece. That would limit you when positioning the light for different effects.

[Az2Africa]

Here an example of what the camera is mounted on. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/shop/415/Camera_Stands_Accessories_Camera_Stands.html

[Curtis N]

This is the bracket being used. I'm not fond of it because it requires rotating the camera clockwise for vertical shots, which is an uncomfortable way to shoot.
http://alzodigital.com/online_store/digital_camera_flip_flash_bracket.htm?utm_id=3&gclid=COvgxLKat5ACFVB1OAodaE6aMA

Umbrellas can be purchased most anywyere. You'll also need a Canon Off Camera Shoe Cord 2 (or 3).

It doesn't look like a very practical setup to me. If you try to carry something like that around indoors you'll be poking people's eyes out. Outdoors the wind will catch it.

[mslifkin]

Yeah, that kinda negates using a grip, too. But, on the plus side, the umbrella can keep your flash dry in the rain :lol:! No, it doesn't look very practical to me, either. But that's what's great about camera equipment ... something for everybody!

PS, I love your signature!

Regards,
Marc

This is the bracket being used. I'm not fond of it because it requires rotating the camera clockwise for vertical shots, which is an uncomfortable way to shoot.
http://alzodigital.com/online_store/digital_camera_flip_flash_bracket.htm?utm_id=3&gclid=COvgxLKat5ACFVB1OAodaE6aMA

Umbrellas can be purchased most anywyere. You'll also need a Canon Off Camera Shoe Cord 2 (or 3).

It doesn't look like a very practical setup to me. If you try to carry something like that around indoors you'll be poking people's eyes out. Outdoors the wind will catch it.

[widgetrich]

This is the bracket being used. I'm not fond of it because it requires rotating the camera clockwise for vertical shots, which is an uncomfortable way to shoot.
http://alzodigital.com/online_store/digital_camera_flip_flash_bracket.htm?utm_id=3&gclid=COvgxLKat5ACFVB1OAodaE6aMA

Umbrellas can be purchased most anywyere. You'll also need a Canon Off Camera Shoe Cord 2 (or 3).

It doesn't look like a very practical setup to me. If you try to carry something like that around indoors you'll be poking people's eyes out. Outdoors the wind will catch it.

Curtis it sounds like you are a light expert. so what is your suggestion for using a 580 flash when the ceilings are very very high like in an airport hanger? where to bounce the light? and it is at night time? maybe have the flash on a bracket? thanks janis

[Curtis N]

Curtis it sounds like you are a light expert. so what is your suggestion for using a 580 flash when the ceilings are very very high like in an airport hanger? where to bounce the light? and it is at night time? maybe have the flash on a bracket? thanks janisAre you shooting airplanes, people, or something else? Please describe with as much detail as possible the size and distance of your subjects and what you're trying to achieve.

[widgetrich]

Are you shooting airplanes, people, or something else? Please describe with as much detail as possible the size and distance of your subjects and what you're trying to achieve.

shooting people it was a christmas party with about 400 people in a hanger and I was walking around just taking photos

[Curtis N]

shooting people it was a christmas party with about 400 people in a hanger and I was walking around just taking photosOk. You don't have a lot of good options here. You could try a bouncing attachment like the Lumiquest Pocket Bouncer, or a mini softbox like the Lumiquest Softbox, or maybe a Joe Demb Flip-it angled forward to catch all the light from the flash.

Any of these devices will give you a slightly larger apparent light source than the flash itself, for marginally softer shadows behind your subjects. The improvement over direct flash will be subtle.

Also, I would either use a flash bracket to keep the flash above the lens, or keep the camera horizontal and crop the sides off to make vertical images.

[ben_r_]

Wow that is a crazy looking contraption and has GOT to be awkward to carry around and try and shoot with! People would really be looking at you funny!

[rlcphotos]

I had seen one of these at a local mall here just recently. It was being used to do Santa photos, lil smaller umbrella tho seemed to work nice for that application

[widgetrich]

I had seen one of these at a local mall here just recently. It was being used to do Santa photos, lil smaller umbrella tho seemed to work nice for that application

I think this would work well for doing portrait stuff but not walking around..I got one and will try to let everyone know how it works

[widgetrich]

I think this would work well for doing portrait stuff but not walking around..I got one and will try to let everyone know how it works

I got it and the unbrella is small...I am going to try it

[Vortex99]

I got it and the unbrella is small...I am going to try it


Size roughly?